These were indirect on the kettle. I think I dispesnsed with the smokenator and just put a water pan underneath. Added coals every so often. This was a 6 hour cook
9 pound brined turkey breast indirect. My thermometer failed 30 minutes in so I had to wing it. Took about 2.5 hours. I used a candy thermometer instead! The dial glass got pretty smoked over but it worked. The polder registered 399 degrees and when i sut it off, took out batteries and reassembled, it was stuck at 99. Time for a new one. I had it for 8 years though. But of all the days to crap out---Thanksgiving and my fam in from ohio...plus my wife's family.
I cooked a planked 1.5 pound salmon filet on the other performer for the non meat eaters. PESCITARIANS...LOL
say what, use the SNAKE method of charcoal burning and you'll NEVER have to add coal again AND no need for water (unless you're thirsty and HATE beer!)